“Shambhala,” in ancient cultures, is synonymous with a secret kingdom hidden deep in the East where all its inhabitants are enlightened. But tucked inside the emerald forests of the Selkirk Mountains in Canada, you will find a modern take on this mystic, sacred utopia.

Gent Jazz Festival announces new names today. Gregory Porter, Snarky Puppy and GoGo Penguin are on the programme for 18 July. The Garden Stage, the festival's second stage, is that day being taken over by BRRZVLL feat. Anthony Joseph and STUFF.

Jon Chi's second solo effort, Another Rising Sun is a blend of Folk, Gospel, Americana and Jam, with honest songwriting and lyrics at the forefront. Jon’s songs have received major and college radio play, and have appeared in documentaries, commercials, and on NPR’s All Things Considered. Chi is the former frontman for the band, Rainmaker who found their fans among the jamband and World music scene.

Filibusta has announced a headlining, "No Handouts" Spring Tour. The tour is in support of his newest EP, Set Lasers on Funk vol. 1 which is scheduled for release on April 20th, 2015; the first in a three EP series scheduled for release throughout 2015 on Adapted Records. Highlighted by festival stops at Summercamp, Bloomtown, Sonic Bloom, Firefly, Serenity Gathering, & Rabbits Eat Lettuce (AUS), No Handouts, will make 30 stops across the U.S., featuring the Filibusta live experience with a trumpet and guitar.

Today, The Werks will appear on Live from AURA Studios! The FREE live-stream in 5-camera HD video will take place from 8-10pm EST at www.LIVEfromAURA.com. The creative minds behind the annual AURA Music & Arts Festival hand-select each artist that performers in the Boca Raton, FL studios and past guests include The Revivalists, Kung Fu, The Nth Power and Ghost Owl.

The Cause and the Cure, the latest release from Johnzo West (also available, “Bring on the Burden” and “Glory”), tells stories of love and despair through rich melodies, enticing hooks and fervent guitar playing.